A Classic Case
Some of my favorite bands and rock music go beyond the basic guitar, bass and drums instrument foundation. Add some horns, like early Chicago, keyboards or piano, like REO Speedwagon,…
We need the space
Punk Rock got it’s start in the 1970’s and continues today in various forms with varying levels of angst and rawness. One of the punk powerhouses of the original era…
Tomorrow the Sun Will Be Brighter
“Red Moon” by The Walkmen played everyday at this bookstore I used to work at, and it has been one of my favorites ever since. It’s an acoustic alternative track…
Take you anywhere you want to go
The Ides of March achieved early success with their single ‘Vehicle’ from the 1970 album of the same name. The writer of that song, Jim Peterik, would have much greater…
Runnin’ from the stray cats
Phantom and Rocker were 2 of the 3 members of the Stray Cats. They were pioneers in the Rock-a-billy music genre. After the Stray Cats broke up, they joined up…
I Bet You Think About Me
In order to once again own all of her recently sold albums, Taylor Swift has been re-recording her old work. Most recently, she has re-released her fourth album, now known…
There’s no doubt
Split Enz was a 70s & 80s pop-punk-nuwave-arthouse-insert-label-here rock band from New Zealand. They did have some radio success with many songs but they’ll mostly be remembered as a One…